Nina S. Zagat, co-Founder and co-Chair of Zagat Survey, was honored last night as an Officier of the Légion d'honneur on behalf of the President of France by France’s Ambassador, Francois Delattre. This prestigious award is bestowed by the Government of France upon exceptional individuals who have made major contributions to France and to French culture. It is unusual for the award to be presented to a non-French national.

Whether you’re planning an upcoming family celebration, business dinner or romantic evening, picking the right restaurant can be a key factor for a successful experience. For the occasions that call for the best-looking spaces or perhaps a sweeping view of your city, we've compiled a list of restaurants with the highest scores for Decor in cities around the country.

Complementing the Zagat scores and reviews, which paint a picture of what to expect, is interactive, 360-degree imagery and photos available through Google Maps, that enable you to take a virtual tour of the restaurants before you decide to make a reservation.

Check out the slide show below, and see inside to view the “elegant, sophisticated setting of earthy greens, grays and wood tones” at Barbara Lynch’s Menton in Boston, the “breathtaking rococo interior” of Dallas’ French Room and the “perfect coastal views” of Long Beach’s Sir Winston’s, among others. And be sure to share your restaurant opinions by posting a review on Google+ Local.